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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-04-08
OBITUARY..

Mr.. William Smith, who died at Lansing,
Ia on the l4th OF March, aged "A years, was n
native of Shoreham, in this county. In 1889 he
went to Belvidere, Boone county, H., re-
moved thence to Dubuque Ia, in 1855 and to
Lansing four years later. In 1871 he left there
for Tennessee and Georgia and was absent
eleven years. Since his return he had lived
with his daughter, Mrs. Ella q. Haney at Ian
sing. His health had been slowly failing tor
three years before his death. Two OF Mr.
smiths brothers survive. One OF them, Mr.
j. c. Smith, lives on the old homestead in
Shoreham; the other, Col. Milo Smith, who
commanded the Goth Iowa regiment, and "A
sister, Mrs. Eliza Esterbrook reside in Gin
ton, la. The deceased was Il man OF many ex
cellent qualities
CHAS. o. STEVENS.
Friday night April /, after long and pain
full illness, Mr.. Chas. .. stevens OF the widely.
known hotel firm of c. T. & G. o. stevens,
died AT his home in Vergennes Mr.. stevens
was model landlord and IA worthy citizen
He leaves wife and an only daughter, Mrs
Martha Jackman, who mourn the death of a
devoted husband and an affectionate father
The hotel made famous by the firm was
decided by VIM. II. White to Chiffon Wines and
c. T. & C. o. stevens, in 1910, for 80 900. The
motel was kept by the stevens Brothers until
July, 1873, when they sold it to David Mcbride.
Mr.. 5. 5. Gaines is the present proprietor.
During the 81 years prOprietorship OF the
Messrs. stevens the hotel secured high rep
ntation as wellkept public house. and they
retired from active business with an ample
fortune. The two brothers, Carleton and
Charles, have been inseparable all these
years, and the death OF the youngest brother
must prove a depressing blow to the surviv-
ing eldest brother.
JOHN GODFREY SAKE.
John G. SAKE, the poet, died on Thursday
last, March 81, at Albany, " Y, where he had
resided with his only son and remaining child
for several years. He was born at Highgate
in 1916. His mother was Betsey, the oldest
child of Lucy and Samuel Jewett, and was
born in Weybridge in l7ss. In 1912 she mar.
ried Hon. Peter SAKE OF Highgate Mills. Four
sons were born to them, the second OF whom
was thepoet. But one of the four is now living,
Peter, Jr, who resides in san Francisco. Mrs,
SAKE, the poets mother, was a sister of Mr..
PhilO Jewett, one OF the best known residents
OF Weybridge. John G.. SAKE in his early
youth was engaged in rural pursuits, but at
the age OF IL he determined to enter II
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-04-08
Collectors Sale.

Notice is hereby given that the taxes as
sessed by school District No. in the town of
RptOn in the county of Addison, the years
lSSi, lSSj, and lSS6 rs follows, viz:
Years.
1854. Grand List 81 10. Tax, 1915.
lSS5. 90 d" 40 90 $40.
lSS6. 90 " go. 60 go.
remain in whole unpaid on the following de-
scribed lands in said town. to wit: Being 10
rods OF land more or less, with house and
barn thereon, OF lot No. 5, known rs ''the Con
gregatiOnal parsonage" and the same prem
ises that were granted to Charles j. Robbins
by Elias Williams by deed dated April II,
ISL, and recorded in Book O. page $50 OF Rip
ton land records, and being the same prem
ises on which the said G.. Robbins now lives,
and so much of said lands will be sold at pub
lie auction, ut the dwelling house OF G. j.
Robbins in said town, on the 18th day of April
next, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, as shall
be requisite to discharge said taxes and costs
unless previously paid. -
GEO. T. FISHER,
Collector of school District No. in Ripton.
RptDn, Vt, March 22d lSS1. l2-3w
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-09
FOSTERS CRIME.
Taken Back BY an Iowa Sheriff TO
Answer For II,

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Nov. Especial
Telegram to the BEE. Sheriff Morgan, of
Taylor county, Iowa, arrived IN the city to-
day and secured NJ. b. Foster, who was ar
rested last night on the charge of murder.
The crime for which he was arrested is sup
posed TO have been committed last Friday
night near Blacktown, Ia, an out-of-the-way
place on the Platte river. For some time
Emmet Reed had been working on the dag
onal railroad in Missouri, and, having fin
ishcd, started to his home, near Mormon
town, in Taylor county. M. B. Foster,
whom report says, was engaged in selling
bootleg whisky and who is by pro-
fession barber, was with him
when they passed through Bedford
Ia, on Wednesday of last week. Sunday
some boys We're playing near the stream and
saw trunk floating in the water. The Off
GERS were notified and after the trunk had
been secured, investigation proved that 1t be-
longed to Emmett Reed as Il number of ar
ticlcs were identified. The fact that it had
been weighted down with horse shoes, rail
road iron, etc, lead to the belief that foul
play had been committed and after dragging
short time the body of Reed was found. A
large ten foot log chain had been wrapped
around his neck so as to keep the body from
floating. The back part of the skull was
DuulV CTuStleu lnulcubllp tHdI He Dtcu
struck from behind with some blunt instru-
ment. On Thursday last Foster passed
through Bedford with the horses
and wagon on his way west
arriving at the east side of the river Satur-
day evening. When he was arrested on
Monday he claimed that he had long owned
the team, that he had been working on diff
ferent railroads and that he could easily prove
that he was all right. Albert Reed, a brother
of the murdered man, identified the stock as it
was raised by his father, and the wagon in
several places had the name "Emmet Reed"
cut or painted on it. The murdered man was
known to have had about $500 when last seen
and about the same amount was found on
Foster. Sheriff Morgan this morning exam
ined Fosters trunk but found nothing that
could positively be Identifies ss belonging to
Reed, although his brother said there was a
great similarity in the clothing. Foster is a
tall, slender man, twenty years old,
and barber by trade. He takes his arrest
coolly and maintains he has committed no
crime. He will be taken to Taylor county in
the morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-09

ercising so potent an influence over the imag-
ination. Irving is always little uncanny.
have heard people deliberately main
tain that he possesses great
command over occult forces like Joseph
Balram. OF course this is a fancy but
it must be admitted the Coquelin's sturdy
devil may-care innkeeper is no go-down after
lrvng's wondrous study of the haunted man.
1t is not wise to challenge such comparison.
The remarks Of the Herald yesterday about
Mr.. Chamberlain are generally recognized as
characteristic of American fairness and good
feeling. Even in liberal circles it is thought
that political animosities were being pushed
too far The plain, honest language of the
Herald put the whole matter on business
like footing, and shows all classes of poll
ticans that across the Atlantic, at least,
hysteria has not yet usurped the place Of
common sense
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-09

packing trees and plants, rs it retains
moisture for long time and never heats.
Outside of the moss, however, which Is
put next the roots, considerable straw is
used rye being the best for the purpose.
The straw prevents bruising. o..
Some farmers attribute tho disease
known as weak loins in hogs TO lying in
hot horse manure. 1t is rhematic
trouble, which may be cured by active
and continued rubbing. 1t may also be
cured by exercise and fresh air, but it
is bottor still to give tho fresh air and
exercise first, and thus prevent the APP
pearance of the disease.
II your work be OF heavy nature and
large and powerful horses be required
to do it, then select such stations to
cost. 1t may be moro expensive at the
start, but it will be cheaper in tho end.
Breeding has been brought down to
such certainty that the results can be
foretold very closely.
The solids of the milk are what call
for or use up the food of the animal. 1t
makes little difference with the food
consumed whether "a cow puts pound
of butter or two pounns of cheese into a
pailful Of milk, or diffuses it through
two. The difference between the two
kinds of milk is water, and this costs
nothing and carries u like value.
The exposure of cows for an hour or
two on cold days causes tho consump-
tion and loss of many dollars worth of
food during the winter. Besides il is
much better that animals should be
able to drink without Interference
from others, and this can only be done
by putting the water before the animal
as it stands in the stall
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-09
The Election i'm Sioux City.

Sioux CITY, Ia, Nov. S.-[Special Tele-
gram to the BEE. The election passed Off
quiely here to-day. The weather has been
chilly, cloudy and damp, but this did not pre-
vent the ward workers from getting in one of
the hardest days work in years. I;'e battle
was fought hard by both sides and the re-
suit is claimed as favorable to both
democrats and republicans. 1t is conceded
that Hedges, democrat, is elected for
county treasurer by n large majority. The
returns are coming in slowly tonight, and it
is yet impossible to give exact results The
polls in the city precincts remained open until
O'Clock. The vote is almost up to the regis
tration. The contest throughout the day
has been good natured and no fights, brawls
or disturbances of any consequence are re-
ported.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-09
General Miles HOnOred.

Tucson, Ariz., Nov. S.-General Miles was
to-day presented with a handsome sword in
behalf Of all the citizens of the territory in
memory and honor Of his subjection of the
Apache Indians. The occasion was made
gala day here. There was a
large procession, participated in by
the G. A. Il. annd civic societies
and also by large band of Papago Indians
in war paint and armor. Judge Carnes, of
the supreme court Of Arizona, made the
presentation speech General Miles re-
sponded in a few well chosen remarks. He
gave thanks to Governor Torres, of Sonora,
and the Mexican troops, to whose co-opera-
tion, he said, much of the credit of the cam
paign was due. He spoke in terms of warm
praise of the gallantry of his own officers
and men.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-09
Bogus Anarchists.

PARIS, (via Havre) Nov S. New York
Herald Cable-Special to the BEE. The
Herald's European edition publishes the fol
lowing from it's Marseilles correspondent:
The Atlanta, Jay Gould's yacht, is expected
to arrive here and afterwards Mr.. Gould is
expected to make a cruise of the Levant.
The anarchist demonstrations on Sunday
were exaggerated. l have interviewed Con-
sui Mason and Probate Commissary Mouren,
who received the demonstrations at the con-
sulate. Both pooh pooh the affair. Mourcn
says there are not thirty genuine anarchists
in all Marseillcs. Four-ffths of the $50 al
legged anarchists at the Eldorado meeting
We're as mild as mice on finding themselves
confronted by Commissary Mouren and fifty
police agents,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-09
ional oiling. Others, not well con-
structed, have become useless in the
first year Of service.
How Sheen pay.

... How sheep Pay.
American Agriculturist: III farmer
has plenty of patience and is willing to
giva close attention to details in the
care of stock he can make money for
food consumed from sheep than from
any other stock. But not one farmer in
ten will care to give them the attention
they require at IL certain seasons of the
year; so the few who do take good care
of flock will find a good market for
mutton, and demand for wool at some
price, usually enough to pay Tor winter
ing stock. A farm which is rolling in
its surface seems perfectly adapted to
sheep raising. Such land needs grass
on the hill tops to keep it from washing
and sheep need hill tops and short, sweet
grass. They like to lie down on a hill
top in the spring, where the sun makes
the ground dry and warm, and where
they are protected from the cold sweep
of the wind.
The greatest profit from sheep is not
in mutton or wool, but in the enhanced
fertility of the farm on which they are
kept. No other stock can compare with
sheep in this direction. This increased
value comes from two causes: The
large quantity of solid and liquid ma
nure deposited on all the land, and par
ticularly on the highest and poorest
points in the pasture. The manure, be-
ing we'll scattered, is pressed about
the roaos of the grass, whore it gives
the greatest possible benefit Another
source whereby the grasses are encour-
aged is the destruction of bushes and
many kinds of weeds which glow where
cattle and horses only are pastured.
Halle brush fares very badly in the
sheep pasture, and wild roses, rag weed,
burdocks and other weeds are selected
first and then the sheep look for grass.
In this way sheep pasture becomes
like Il beautiful lawn, and every year
grows better; but if the farmer "mil-
lions in sheep" and overstocks his
fields, then the grass goes with the
bushes and weeds. Then the sheep get
poor, tumble down one after another,
their ambition lesses as their flesh goes,
end the unfortunate owner, or impru-
dent manarer, votes sheep perfect
nuisance.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-09
Hints and Suggestions.

A general burning of wheat stubble
in the chinch bug districts will destroy
millions of germs now that will be vo-
racious bugs next summer.
Every weed occupies the space in
which some plant more valuable should
be growing, and the farmer cannot af-
ford to give them the space they re-
quire.
Yearling trees are, of course, small,
but desirable in certain cases; they will
usually be from one to two feet in
length, without branches; and 900 of
them packed for shipment will weigh
about four hundred pounds.
One hundred dollars worth of cheese
takes from the farm less than one-sev-
enth the fertility taken by 800 worth
of grain, while 500 worth of butter-if
the skim milk be fed on the farm-takes
nothing from the soil.
Fall-made butter is always preferred
to that of summer, because the weather
being cool the milk is kept at the proper
temperature to raise the cream In the
best condition, making butter OF great
solidity, and the grasses that start after
the fall rains give it fine flavor.
The old way of picking apples in a
sack is not the best. a basket is pre-
ferable, and hook OF some kind should
be fastened to the handle by stout
cord. The hook would allow the basket
to he hung on limb often, giving the
picker the use of both hands.
r 1t is not necessary that playhouse
should not freeze, but it is necessary that
the air should be free from dampness
and the chilliness which is connected
with a cellar or warm, damp place.
Hogs are very susceptible to colds, both
inward and outward, and to rheumatism.
Trees from distant nurseries can be
ordered safely in the fall, and if packed
properly they will come in the best con-
dition. AS there will usually be no
special hurry, they can come by freight,
and the transportation will not be very
expensive. They carry best in boxes,
Moss is the best of all material for
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-09

tCopWight 1881 by Jdtncs Gordon Bennett
PARIS, Nov s-(via Havre)- New York
Herald Gable Special TO the BEE. The fol
lowing triangular conversation took place
yesterday during Mr.. Banes visit to Presi-
dent Grevy at the Eysee palace where he
was accompanied by Minister McLane.
President Grevy, after shaking hands fami-
liarly with McLane, said to Blaine, "How
does it happen, Mr.. Blaine, that occupying
such a prominent position as you do, you still
find time enough TO travel about and amuse
yourself in Europei"
TO this MIR Blaine replied in English, ~
have no official prominence in the United
States but still am political man and / am
enabled to come abroad, thanks to the efforts
of the democratic party and Mr. McLanes
friends, who managed to prevent me from
occupying the presidential chair--a position
which, permit me to say, could not have oc-
cupied as gracefully as Mr. Grevy occupies
his own"
Mr. Blaine then turned to Mr. McLane and
said, "Will you kindly translate that to the
presidentr'
Mr.. McLane did so in fluent and diplomatic
French, and with sly SMILE added, "And
have never had occasion to repent of having
taken such action-that is to say, politically
opposing Blaine"
Mr.. McLane then told Mr. Blaine what he
had just told the president Whereupon Mr..
Blaine Immediately rejoined "Please tell the
president that have none the less respect
for you on that account"
President Grcvy then shook both McLane
and Blaine warmly by the hand and said
rather sadly, II regret that in my own coCn-
try it is rare sight indeed to see two polit-
ical opponents on such excellent terms"
To-day the president sent his card to Mr.
Blaincs hotel as an acknowledgement of
Blancs visit. After his visit to the president
Mr. Blaine became loquacious and last night
he passed an hour with cx-Congressman John
B. Alley, of Boston, who is staying at the
Hotel Chatham. 1t seems that Mr.. Blaine
heard, through common friend here, that
Alley was partial to him and his nomination.
So Blaine Immediately called upon him at
his hotel and gave him much Of his conf
dcncc. During the conversation Blaine
said: 81 have had the best physicians in
London and Paris, who have pronounced me
quite assured of my denomination, but
should | not be elected | would not even
give up politics. | consider the senatorship
of good sound state equal, if not superior,
to the presidency as position worth seeking.
! All l want now is perfect rest and quiet"
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-09
Pronounced Pure Fiction,

CHICAGO, Nov. S.--[Special Telegram to
the BEE. AT the military headquarters
here the story which came from Omaha last
night TO the effect that large number OF reg.
ular troops were to be hurried into Chicago
to help put down prospective riots, was char
acterized as pure fiction. The officers there
say aside from two companies coming from
Utah 70 garrison at Highwood barracks, there
is ne, likelihood OF any troops coming here
until spring.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-09
WASHINGTON NEWS.
Adiutant General DRUMS Report.

WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-Adiutant General
Drum, in his annual report to the secretary
of war, states that the steadily increasing
interest manifested by the militia of the
states is evidenced by the high percentage Of
attendance at the annual encampments and
generally excellent military spirit of the
troops With the liberal increase of appro-
priations made at the last session of con-
gress it is earnestly hoped the state mil
itary authorities will increase the allowance
of ammunition and foster and develop the
efficiency of tho rank and file in target firing.
He recommends the establishment during
each encampment of an officers school for
instruction in battalion drill and administra-
tion of the post. He also suggests the ad-
vantage of holding weekly meetings during
the winter months of n non-commissioned
officers school (the captain as instructor),
for instruction. Young officers of the army
could be spared during the winter to report
to the adiutant general of the states on ap-
pication of governors to aid in instruction.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-09
KalnOkY'S Views.

VIENNA, Nov. S-Count Kalnoky, in ad
dressing the budget committee to-day, stated
that the government had received assurances
that Russia and other powers interested in
Bulgaria would not become the cause Of a
conflict. The programme of a close union
with Germany was welcomed in Europe and
had resulted in the adhesion of Italy. Another
important factor was the fact that public
opinion in England was moving in the same
direction.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-09

KANSAS Cry, Nov S.--Six furlongs: Ma
laria won, Pearl Jennings second, Gold Flea
third. Time-1:lGT
Five furlongs, heats: Persmmons won,
Bonnie King second, Moonstone third. Best
tIme-l ;O4I5
Two and one-fourth miles: Volante won,
Florimore second, Dsteela third. Time
2:l.
Mile and eighth, over hurdles: Doctor won
Tennessee second, MIR. lsaacs third. No
time
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-09
Shot From Ambush.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Nov. S.-[Special Tele-
gram to the BEE. John Bunyear, who lives
north of Steamboat Rock in Bardin county,
was shot last night while riding along the
highway by some of the notorious Rainsbar-
ger gang, that have for so many years ter
rorized that part of the state. His horse was
killed but he was not fatally injured. More
trouble is feared.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-09
The Eice Record

BosToN, Nov, S.-The large oil works of
Pierce Il Canterbury, in East Boston, burned
this afternoon. The works were valued at
100000, while the large stock of oil Of all
grades was destroyed, The value of this can
not yet be estimated, but is very heavy.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-09
Wind Mills.

The Husbandman says that a very
common mistake in selecting wind mills
is to get those that have not enough
power in light winds-the diameter of
the wheel being too small. 1t is always
better 10 have more power than is
needed, for that will obviate many dis
appointments with very little extra
cost. Manufacturers usually sell their
mills guaranteed to perform y certain
amount of work, but a mill that does
not have to be put to full performance
will last better than another strained to
its limit, and will also be less likely to
get out of repair, great annoyance to
mechanical skill. There are instances
of mills that have run seNaral years
with no further attention than occas-
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-09
Russian Movements in India.

BOMBAY, Nov. S.-A dispatch from Herat
says that strong Russian force has reached
Saraka and that detachments are securing
the Badghcs district and the northern from
tiers of the province of Herat collecting in
formation about the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-09
Landlords Resolve.

DUBLIN, Nov Sat a meeting of land
lords in County Aramagh to-day resolutions
were adopted declaring that the landlords did
not desire to sell their properties.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-09
The Fever in India.

WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-Surgeon General
Hamilton to-day received a telegram from
Tampa, Fla, saying that there We're four new
cases and three deaths from yellow fever
Yesterday.